Golden Demon Winner Reveals AI Secret & Shuts Down Critics!

Golden Demon Winner Reveals AI Secret & Shuts Down Critics! In a move that has rocked the miniature painting community, the recent Golden Demon winner has admitted to using AI tools during their creative process. And, boy, did that send shockwaves across the hobby world! If you thought drama only brewed in Hollywood or reality TV, welcome to the cutthroat world of tiny warriors and exquisitely painted goblins. The Big Reveal In a candid interview, the artist (who we’ll refer to as "Brush Master" for now) revealed that they used AI to assist with color scheme ideas and compositional planning. "It wasn’t like the AI painted the miniature for me," they chuckled, "though that would’ve been awesome. Can you imagine an AI trying to hold a brush? It’d be like watching a robot trying to drink coffee." Apparently, the artist used AI as a brainstorming tool, generating palettes and design inspirations. They insisted the work was still theirs and that the painstaking hours of blending and detailing were all hand-done. "I still have the paint-stained fingers and sleepless nights to prove it!" they joked. The Backlash However, not everyone was amused. Some critics were quick to grab their pitchforks and declare that using AI was akin to "cheating." Forums and social media exploded with debates. One commenter dramatically typed, "What’s next? AI baking my cookies for a baking contest?" (Honestly, though, if AI could bake cookies, wouldn’t we all want that?) But Brush Master wasn’t fazed. In fact, they clapped back with sass and style. "To all the critics out there, I get it. Change is scary. But if you’re really worried about AI stealing your thunder, maybe just paint better? Oh, wait… that requires effort." A Lesson in Adaptation Despite the uproar, many in the community also showed support. Some even admitted to being curious about incorporating AI into their creative processes. "It’s a tool, not a shortcut," Brush Master explained. "Back in the day, people probably freaked out over airbrushes too. Now look at us—airbrushing everything from tanks to dragons like it’s no big deal."